Specialist Nurse (Integrated Palliative Care)

NHS Jobs; Sidmouth; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Sidmouth seeks a Specialist Nurse for Integrated Palliative Care. This Band 5 role involves delivering personalized care in community settings, managing shifts throughout the week, and supporting patients with specialist end-of-life care. The position offers opportunities for professional development and comes with attractive benefits, including flexible working and competitive leave.

Benefits

Flexible working

Annual leave starting at 27 days

NHS Pension

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Candidates should have experience in palliative care; community experience is desirable.
• Opportunities for learning and professional development through reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Join a professional team providing integrated community-based specialist palliative care.
• Provide overnight advice and visits as part of the on-call team.

Skills

Experience in palliative care

Community care experience

Job description

Specialist Nurse (Integrated Palliative Care)

For more information on the Job Description and Responsibilities, please click the link below.

Role Overview: The Sidmouth Hospice at Home service, funded by the charity and provided in partnership with the Royal Devon, offers integrated community-based specialist palliative care. The service aims to deliver personalized care to patients diagnosed as palliative by their GP, regardless of diagnosis or complexity, based on individual needs and wishes. It serves patients registered with a Sidmouth GP.

Requirements and Opportunities: Candidates should have experience in palliative care; community experience is desirable but not essential. There are opportunities for learning and professional development through reflective practice. You will join a professional, specialist team working alongside health and social care colleagues in both community and acute settings.

Service Details: The service operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year, with shifts from 08:00-16:00, 10:00-18:00, and 12:00-20:00. As a Clinical Nurse Specialist, you will be part of the on-call team providing overnight advice and visits, ensuring 24/7 specialist end-of-life care and support, helping to reduce unnecessary hospital admissions.

Position Details: This is a Band 5 development post, working 22.5 hours per week. The interview is scheduled for 6th August 2025. For further information, contact Mary Ashby, Integrated Palliative Care Nurse Team Leader, at 07729 123709 or via email at [e-mail].

Salary and Benefits: The salary reflects the Agenda for Change 2025/6 rates, including a 3.6% pay award to be implemented later this year. Staff joining before the implementation will have backdated pay. The trust values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds. Benefits include flexible working, annual leave starting at 27 days plus bank holidays, occupational health services, staff discounts, NHS Pension, cycle schemes, and more.